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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.43, 1,557.27 and 631.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.43, 1,557.27 and 631.06 is: 870.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.43 : 1,557.27 = 631.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.43/1,557.27 = 631.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.43x = 1,557.27 × 631.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.43x = 982,729.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,729.75/1,128.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.88

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